Shopping Latest: The key buys to update your wardrobe now

You've invested in some of the new season's key pieces, so now it's time to turn your attention to autumn/winter's hot new accessories. The fastest (and most economical) way to inject instant wow in to your wardrobe this week.

Anything studded sums up the spirit of the season and means you'll look ready-edgy with minimal effort. The A-list are channelling the trend in studded bags and studded shoes. (Click to see Alexa, The Olsens and more work the trend and get some inspiration on how to do it yourself.)

The decline of the oversize 'it' bag has paved the way for smaller, trophy bags to take centre stage. Our favourite is the 1980s inspired bucket bag, and everyone from Miu Miu to Oasis has a version worth investing in now. (Click now to see our 6-of-the-best.)

If you are still looking for the wear-with- everything shoe look no further than this season's ubiquitous ankle boot. Studded, suede or leather; platform, wedge or lined with shearling, the ankle boot is winter's star buy. Wear it with everything from rolled hem jeans and peg-leg or slim-line trousers to short skirts and dresses.

Here at ELLEuk.com we're more than a little pleased that the nights are getting darker (the clocks go back next weekend) and the days are getting colder because it's finally cold enough to wear a snood. Knitwear's answer to the statement necklace, we guarantee you will be wearing yours until March. We've searched out the 6 best snoods in store

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